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Wonderful family homestay! ***NEW- LEARN INDIAN HOMECOOKING HERE!

by dlc05
on January 20, 2016

This is a true "family homestay", as the Singh family has opened their 4 generation home to guests. They are warm, hospitable and helpful to make your stay as enjoyable and memorable as possible. The rooms are large, clean and comfortable with hot water and good Wifi. We did get a few mosquito bites at night (no nets provided), but this was offset by the wild peacocks just outside our window!
One of the beauties about homestays is being able to converse with the host families and the Singh's were no exception. We enjoyed learning about Agra, Sikh/Hindu religions and daily Indian life/issues from them. If desired, they will arrange tuk tuk and/or taxis (including pickup from train station) at fair prices.
The included breakfast is a hearty,fresh and tasty potato stuffed paratha, curds (yogurt), coffee/tea and juice. Per prior reviewers advice, we asked for a homemade dinner (extra but nominal cost) which was a delicious assortment of various vegetarian dishes- highly recommended! In fact after this we asked Vinoo (hostess) if she would consider teaching Indian cooking to future guests, she enthusiastically agreed, so IF YOU WANT TO LEARN DELICIOUS VEGETARIAN INDIAN COOKING, ASK IN ADVANCE OF YOUR STAY!!! When we go back to Agra, Heritage will be our top choice for homestay AND we'll be sure to take a cooking class from Vinoo!

Great homestay

by Djuro R
on October 22, 2015

Made to feel very welcome and the room we stayed in was very spacious. Owners are a great family and its this kind of experience that makes homestays excellent venues for accommodation. They cook a great supper too.

Great feeling of Indian family life!

by DanielAndAnneloes
on October 12, 2015

We 100% recommend this place for your stay in Agra. In this homestay you will be embraced by the family of 4 generations and will explore a bit of the typical Indian family life via: Fantastic Indian cooking with fresh and home-made vegetables from breakfast to dinner, each dish a new surprise. Furthermore you will enjoy their sublime hospitality and feeling of being home.
The location is perfect: In the midst of the busy Agra, the homestay has their own property which provides a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Nice garden with flowers and vegetables. It is nearby Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, easy to arrange a rickshaw for this via homestay.
The rooms are very clean and large, WIFI works good. All in all, when in Agra again we will definitely go here!

Best hotel in agra

by Fernanda L
on October 6, 2015

The hotel has a good location, you can have tuk tuk. It is run by a family, when I arrived the wife recieved me with a bottle of water, and the mother in law started to prepare my lunch, accomodation is just perfect, you have all the necesary, the owner let me stayed until my bus departs, it was 10 pm, they are very nice people, if I go again to agra, definitevly I'll stay there again

Lovely stay

by teaandsleep
on March 14, 2015

Having heard many travellers go on about how horrible Agra is, and to avoid staying if possible, i was reluctant to but due to my train getting in in the evening had to. I was very glad to find this homestay! It located in the quiet Cantonment area of Agra, so no blaring horns throughout the evening. The house itself is a huge British built home from the late 19th century. The room i had was massive, with a walk in wardrobe and a big bathroom, with plenty of much needed hot water! The house has a nice big garden and seemed to be full of wild grazing peacocks.
The family who run the homestay are absolutely lovely, and very nice to talk to. They gave me great recommendations of places to eat close by. Breakfast was an as much as i could eat affair of toast, fruit, cereal and eggs which was very welcome ahead of a long day of exploring. They arranged for me a very reasonably priced auto rickshaw for the day to take me to the Taj, Fort Agra and Akbars Tomb, which certainly saved me some hassle! They also very kindly let me make use of my room far past the 1200 check out time due to my train leaving late in the evening, although this was probably only down to my room not being needed.
My stay here certainly made Agra and enjoyable experience in comparison to many of the horror stories i had previously heard!
Also I had pikachu bed sheets! What more do you want people!

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The number of rooms is very limited

by yehielsh
on February 12, 2014

Just ask Mr. Singh - the service is very personal. He gave us rides to the Taj in his car.

by William519
on February 2, 2014

We had the room right next to the entrance and didn't see any others - but ours was great!

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The primary guest must be at least 18 years of age to check into this hotel.

As per Government regulations, It is mandatory for all guests above 18 years of age to carry a valid photo identity card & address proof at the time of check-in. In case, check-in is denied by the hotel due to lack of required documents, you cannot claim for the refund & the booking will be considered as NO SHOW.

Unless mentioned, the tariff does not include charges for optional room services (such as telephone calls, room service, mini bar, snacks, laundry etc). In case, such additional charges are levied by the hotel, we shall not be held responsible for it.

All hotels charge a compulsory Gala Dinner Supplement on Christmas and New Year's eve. Other special supplements may also be applicable during festival periods such as Dusshera, Diwali etc. Any such charge would have to be cleared directly at the hotel.

In case of an increase in the hotel tariff (for example, URS period in Ajmer or Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri) the customer is liable to pay the difference if the stay period falls during these dates.